Why Some Questions on Quora Remain Unanswered
At this point in time, this is the ONLY question you have asked on Quora. Yes, I checked the edit log of your profile to see if you had asked more questions and hidden them from your profile. Nope, no other questions beside this one.
If you want your questions answered on Quora, TRY ASKING YOUR QUESTIONS ON QUORA. Why would anyone tell you not to ask a question if you haven't asked one yet? The rule is simple - if you want answers, provide the questions.
Common Reasons for Unanswered Questions on Quora
The vast majority of questions on Quora receive responses, but some questions do indeed remain unanswered. Here's why:
If this is the first question you’ve asked on Quora, take a look at the questions you’ve posted. They seem very specialized and beyond what I know. Are you sending your questions to people in the field in which you are asking?
Why do some questions on Quora not get answered? There are several reasons for this:
1. Sentence of Obsolescence
Some questions simply fall through the cracks due to niche topics or lack of engagement. People don’t have to answer questions unless they want to. Like me, some answer only the questions they are interested in or have specialized knowledge about. If the question is too specialized or falls in an obscure field, it might not get the attention it needs.
2. Lack of Interest or Knowledge
I, like many others on Quora, have already covered many questions in my related answers. If you have asked a question that I or others have answered previously, it will not be answered multiple times. Quora has a feature that shows similar questions and related answers. If you haven’t read these, now is a good time to start.
3. Offense and Behavioral Issues
Quora has a No Back-N-Bite (BNBR) policy. If I find a question offensive or if it provokes responses that violate this policy, I will not answer it. In such cases, it's best to not respond but to report and block the question poster.
4. Burnout and Topic Fatigue
Answering questions can be a tedious task, especially when one gets tired of a particular topic. In such cases, a question might remain unanswered simply because the responder no longer feels interested in the subject. Additionally, the answers might already be detailed in Quora's policies and Terms of Service, so there might be no new insights to be gained.
Conclusion
If your question gets answered, great! But if not, don't fret. Quora is a community-driven platform, and not every question will receive responses. If you need help with a specific topic, consider refining your question or directing it to a more targeted audience.
Remember, questioning is the first step to getting an answer. Engage with the community by asking your questions and fostering meaningful discussions. In the digital age of Quora and other platforms, every voice has the potential to be heard, and sometimes, just sometimes, the right answer will find its way to you.